2010 Subaru Forester review
In its first full redesign since the 2003 model year, the Subaru Forester has moved closer to the mainstream than some fans might have hoped it would. The old model's boxy charm has been toned down, and what's left is a compact SUV whose driving dynamics are on par with some of the nimbler players in this segment. A few Forester diehards may cry foul, but I suspect the changes will widen the car's appeal to the market in general. The SUV remains as practical as ever, but now boasts enough refinement to merit serious consideration from anyone shopping the latest Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.
Trim levels include the 2.5X and 2.5X L.L.Bean, along with turbocharged 2.5XT and 2.5XT Limited versions; click here to see a side-by-side comparison with the 2008 model. Subaru's full-time all-wheel-drive system is standard. I drove a number of configurations both on- and off-road at a press event in Southern California.
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Defrosting or defogging
Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and
front door windows:
1. Set the airflow control dial to the “”
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
red side ...
Battery
WARNING
● Before beginning work on or near any battery, be sure to extinguish all cigarettes,
matches, and lighters. Never expose a battery to an open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries gi ...
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
The brightness of the illumination of
the high beam headlights is reduced
by the daytime running light system.
The light switch must always be
turned to the “” position
when it
is dar ...